Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Some of Northeast Ohio’s top leaders — including Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne — are headed to the Emerald Isle Friday on the first direct flight between Cleveland and Dublin, Ireland.

Cleveland’s was one of several nationwide demonstrations, as United has failed to give pay raises for four years.

The new route will offer a quicker and more affordable option for tourists and Northeast Ohio Puerto Rican families.

New rental car fees between $4 to $8 a day are coming soon to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. The surcharge will help foot the cost of a new rental car facility at the airport.

Most flights in and out of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport were canceled today.

Northeast Ohio public transportation systems are following the lead of major airlines and dropping mask requirements following a federal court ruling; Passengers at Cleveland Hopkins Airport have mixed reactions about airlines ending requirements; Cleveland considers a commission for Black women and girls; and more stories.

The Ohio Supreme Court has rejected a second set of Ohio Statehouse district maps that retained strong Republican majorities and sent them back for a third try; Hudson Mayor Craig Schubert has called a special city council meeting Tuesday to consider suspending City Manager Jane Howington, pending removal; the proposed merger of two low-cost airlines will likely impact travelers flying out of Akron-Canton and Cleveland Hopkins airports; and more stories.

State officials are urging residents to stay home as the entire region is under a winter storm warning through Friday morning; while Ohio is averaging 155 COVID deaths per day; the crowded race for Ohio’s open U.S. Senate seat topped out at 13 major-party candidates on Wednesday; and more stories.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is expecting 280,000 air travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday season that began last Friday and runs through Monday, Nov. 29.

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, WKSU's reporters and producers spoke with Northeast Ohioans about their reaction to the tragedy.